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LES MIS IN CONCERT CAST
from Digital Program 2023
by Westben
Adam Fisher (Jean Valjean) Equally versatile in Opera, Musicals and contemporary music, Adam Fisher is known for his charismatic stage presence and wide range of repertoire. A graduate of University of British Columbia and Santa Barbara's Music Academy of the West, Adam has sung in several contemporary and classic operas, including Candide with Edmonton Opera’s ill-fated repandemic production of Leonard Bernstein’s classic satire Candide, Julius Caesar with Industry Opera and LA Phil's live studio recording of Young Caesar, Edward, a troubled young soldier in Opera on the Avalon’s premiere of “OURS”, Father Alexander in Tapestry Opera’s powerful 2017 production Oksana G, Paris in Boston with Odyssey Opera’s “sparkling” production of La Belle Helene, Rodolfo in Edmonton with Mercury Opera’s genre bending production of La Boheme in the infamous strip club Chez Pierre. His musical credits include, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat both with the Westben Music Festival, Joe Cable in South Pacific with Calgary Opera and numerous Broadway review concerts across North America Adam’s upcoming highlights include several engagements across the United States with the America’s Wonders 3D cinematic experience. Along with the marvelous Brian Finley, their cover of Don McLean’s classic song “Vincent” was recently released on all streaming platforms and is featured in the brand new 3D impressionist art film that opened this winter in Montreal called Lasting Impressions/La Magie des Impressionnistes. Also in 2023 Adam is releasing brand new chamber electronic pop music under the pseudonym JOHNMVRK
Robert Longo (Javert) Bob is very excited to bring the Music of Les Mis to one of his favorite venues
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He has sung over 2,000 performances of Les Misérables in the Mirvish, Toronto, Canadian National Tours, and U.S. National Tour Marius Companies. Westben highlights include almost all of Brian's original shows and many Broadway Concerts. He played the Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast for Mirvish Productions and has sung on concert, opera and theater stages all across North America When not on stage, Bob acts as an Arts Consultant, Music Resource Teacher for the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He also teaches Voice for the Randolph College and enjoys working as an an adjudicator and clinician. Perhaps his favorite role is “Grandpa” to his quickly expanding family.
David Michael Moote (Marius) is a singer and actor originally from London, ON. A graduate of McGill University’s voice performance program, David has performed across the country in illustrious venues such as The Princess of Wales Theatre, Ed Mirvish Theatre, The Northern and Southern Jubilee, The Grand Theatre, Caesar’s Palace and many more He has sung on Juno nominated albums, appeared in national commercials and television shows, starred in musicals, and is the lead singer of the metal band Operus, which has toured internationally and played to festivals of over 80,000 people. Performing in a variety of styles, genres, and mediums keeps things fresh and exciting for David, and life as an artist so satisfying Enjoy the show!
Meher Pavri (Éponine) Parsi-Canadian soprano, Meher Pavri hails from London, Ontario She is a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys performing in opera, musical theatre, theatre, film / television and is most passionate about new Canadian works. Her career highlights include: Maria in West Side Story (LOT, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra); soloist in a number of Soulpepper Theatre shows, most recently 88 Keys; roles in the world premiere of The Overcoat, A Musical Tailoring (CanStage, Tapestry Opera, Vancouver Opera), Mozart’s Idomeneo (Opera Atelier), singing the national anthems at NBA Raptors games, the Canadian premiere of Bend It Like Beckham, the musical (Starvox) and most recently in the Canadian premiere of Mahabharata (Shaw Festival) which will be touring to the Barbican in London, England this fall Meher was also a part of the ensemble in Handel’s Messiah with Against the Grain Theatre that won a Dora award.